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From traditional dishes to whimsical drinks, locals have the opportunity to try something new while supporting relief efforts in Ukraine.

The mill serves as a gateway to Lewiston and revitalizing it will help it serve as a key source of jobs again, Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, said

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — The federal government is providing $1 million to help renovate a landmark mill building in the state’s second-largest city. The money, which will be used to fix the roof of Bates Mill #5, was approved by both chambers of Congress, said Maine Sens.

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Beckie Conrad, co-chairwoman of the Lewiston-Auburn public art working group, said the Twin Cities has been "developing a very significant collection very quickly, and working toward policies to make sure we can continue this long term."

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Some projects, like environmental cleanup at Bates Mill No. 5, were proposed last year but ultimately not included in the budget.

Hosted by the Lewiston Youth Advisory Council and the museum, the event showcases diversity of the holiday season through games, food and presentations put together by members of the Lewiston Youth Advisory Council.

Picker House Lofts, expected to break ground in late 2022, will convert a 79,000-square-foot building into 46 units of workforce and 26 units of market-rate housing. Development cost is estimated to be $22.4 million.

The 48,000 square-foot Bates Mill No. 7 was vacated by TD Bank in 2020.